Unlocking the Secrets to Youthful, Beautiful Skin2008-01-14 08:07:00
Sometimes it seems like a mystery: just how did those wrinkles get there, anyway? Once we uncover the basics of skin care science, we can find cutting-edge anti-aging information. Then, with that knowledge, we can choose the most effective skin care products... the ones that really work.The Science behind Skin Care So, to begin with, let's find out what ages our skin and robs it of a youthful appearance. Our skin cells are supported by a substance called collagen, which helps bind those cells to one another, along with a strand-like material called elastin. Together, this duo gives skin its tone and firmness, helping to keep wrinkles at bay. As we get older, there is a decrease in our body's collagen production. There are also molecules called free radicals that actually destroy collagen. As collagen decreases and is broken down, our skin loses some of its support and becomes more prone to show signs of aging, such as wrinkles.A Surprising Solution However, there is good news! Studies
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